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Wednesday, October 1, 2025
TopicMaharashtra government formation

Topic: Maharashtra government formation

Maharashtra politics smacks of opportunism of worst kind, has instability written all over it

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Maharashtra plot thickens as Governor invites NCP after Congress dithers over backing Sena

Congress has been unsure of supporting Shiv Sena, its political and ideological adversary, over concerns it would alienate minorities and hurt the party nationally.

Kanhaiya Kumar stands with JNU, Paresh Rawal stands up against Shiv Sena & bookworm Trump

The most politically correct and incorrect tweets of the day from across the political spectrum.

SC paves way for Ram Mandir, Maharashtra’s sour political grapes & Advani’s runaway horses

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40 Maharashtra Congress MLAs say party should back Sena-led govt, write to Sonia Gandhi

The Congress, which is divided on supporting a Shiv Sena-led govt, has called for a meeting of senior state leaders at 4pm today.

Shiv Sena, at loggerheads with BJP, can’t align with NCP, Congress. It will be self-harming

Maharashtra’s politics has become nothing short of a suspense thriller as all major players are keeping their friends and foes on their toes.

BJP says won’t form govt in Maharashtra, claims Shiv Sena ‘disrespected mandate’

BJP wished 'good luck' to ally Shiv Sena if it wanted to form govt with the help of opposition Congress and NCP

Congress to sit in opposition in Maharashtra, reaffirms Kharge after meeting party’s MLAs

NCP chief Sharad Pawar also held a meeting with his party leaders and said he'll react to Congress' decision after it officially informs him.

Ayodhya’s post verdict march, Sitharaman’s measly 25,000 crore fund & Rahul’s SPG woes

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On Camera

Jana Sangh leader VK Malhotra brought Advani to Delhi, kept the party afloat after 1984 setback

Unlike his colleagues from the time of the BJS, several of whom became governors and held other constitutional posts, Malhotra chose to lead a quiet and simple retired life after the massive 2014 victory of the BJP.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.